A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
3
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

4
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

5
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

6
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

7
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-22 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last two performances of 'The Sheik.' Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Nineteen and Phyllis.' Commencing tomorrow, four shows daily at usual prices, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Illustration included.

9
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today to Thursday only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

10
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today to Thursday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray starred in a picture 'Two Minutes to Go,' at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre commences the screening of the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' for a run of three days. The film features Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre. Film synopsis…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray portrays the role of Chet Burnett in his latest starring vehicle, 'Two Minutes to Go,' the First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre [sic]. Film synopsis included.

14
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today to Thursday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 11 Remarks: Tomorrow at…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray and Mary Anderson starred in a picture 'Two Minutes to Go,' at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film plot included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre began screening the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' featuring Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. The cast also includes Mary Anderson. Film synopsis included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray has scored another screen triumph in 'Two Minutes to Go,' a corking story of college life by Richard Andre [sic], which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. Ray gives an excellent portrayal of a football hero in this admirable First National…

18
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest shows on earth, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days' a First National picture.

19
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-01 - 1925-07-01
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, July 1 and 2 at all shows, Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go' in 6 parts. Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4 at all shows, Grace Darmond in 'Song of Life' in 7 parts.